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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to repair of mobility devices; creating part XIV of ch. 559, F.S., entitled "Repair of Mobility Devices"; creating s. 559.971, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 559.972, F.S.; providing definitions; creating s. 559.973, F.S.; requiring original equipment manufacturers to make available documentation, embedded software, firmware, parts, and tools required to service mobility devices and parts of such devices; requiring original equipment manufacturers of mobility devices with electronic security locks to make available any special documentation, embedded software, firmware, parts, and tools required to access and reset the locks when disabled in the course of service; creating s. 559.974, F.S.; providing that violation of the act is an unlawful practice under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act; creating s. 559.975, F.S.; providing that original equipment manufacturers are not required to divulge trade secrets; providing that the act does not alter the terms of an arrangement between an authorized repair provider and an original equipment manufacturer; providing an exception; limiting the liability of original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair hb487-01-c1 providers in certain circumstances; creating s. 559.976, F.S.; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Right to Repair Act for Mobility Devices" which requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of mobility devices like wheelchairs and mobility scooters to make repair documentation, software, firmware, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms. The bill defines key terms such as "mobility device" (equipment for people with mobility disabilities), "independent repair provider" (a repair business unaffiliated with the manufacturer), and establishes that these repair resources must be provided at no or minimal cost, without imposing unnecessary restrictions. The legislation mandates that for devices with electronic security locks, manufacturers must also provide materials to access and reset these locks during repair. Violations of the act will be treated as deceptive trade practices, and the law includes protections for manufacturers, such as not requiring them to reveal trade secrets and limiting their liability for damages caused during independent repairs. The law will apply to mobility devices sold or in use after July 1, 2026, giving manufacturers time to prepare for the new requirements and providing a clear framework for repair access that aims to make mobility device maintenance more accessible and affordable for users.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Anna Eskamani (D)*,
Susan L. Valdés (R)*,
Webster Barnaby (R),
Daryl Campbell (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Allison Tant (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487 |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/Analyses/h0487c.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/Analyses/h0487b.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/Analyses/h0487a.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/Amendment/358023/PDF | |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/Analyses/h0487.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/487/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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